English Explanatory Dictionary

affix

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
  2. That which is affixed; an appendage.
  3. The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
  4. Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.
verb
  1. To attach.
  2. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
  3. To fix or fasten figuratively.

Pronunciation

/ˈæf.ɪks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-affix (noun).wav /əˈfɪks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-affix (verb).wav

Word forms

affix affixes affixing affixed

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin affixus, perfect passive participle of affigere (from ad- + figere). By surface analysis, af- + fix.

Synonyms

afformative addition supplement accessory accompaniment add-on adjunct affix annex apanage appendage appendix extra increase increment join put together unite accouple assemble associate attach bewed bind clasp clinch combine conglomerate conglutinate conjoin connect construct couple entwine fay fix graft hitch hook inosculate interlink joint knit knot link marry piece together piecen pinion splice wed yoke

Antonyms

nonaffix

Derived words

affixal affixation affixhood affixive affixoid separable affix affixable affixer affixion affixment reaffix
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